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Friday, May 13, 2011

Flourishes & Spellbinders Blog Hop

We don’t need to tell you that tags and labels are two of the trendiest items to hit the card making market in a long time! And, to help you add style and pizzazz to your creations, Flourishes has teamed up with Spellbinders Paper Arts to make sure you have the perfect set of stamps to match a darling set of tag style dies. Wonderfully whimsical and reminiscent of Grandma’s calico prints, Flourishes “charming” set offers three labels that coordinate perfectly with Spellbinders Grommet Tags (S4-322). Designed by Becky Fleck, you'll also find 6 beautiful sentiments and 4 accent stamps to dress up your labels! Pair that with Flourishes Country Charm Borders and you have the perfect set to make darling note cards in minutes. Flourishes coordinating Country Charm Borders set features five border strips that match the labels set to a tee. What fun!

Country Charm Labels Stamp Set

Country Charm Borders Stamp Set

Because Flourishes knew this set was a match made in heaven with Spellbinder's Grommet Tags, both design teams are joining forces for a fun-filled show and tell blog hop! Make sure to hop on over and see the amazing project's created by the Designers linked below.

**Just a quick note to pass on--Blogger was having some issues yesterday and today and was down for several hours so some of us designers are joining in late for the blog hop. Please be sure to check back with each designer so you don't miss any of their beautiful design they created to share. ;-)

Using both Country Charms Labels and Country Charms Borders from Flourishes and S4-322 Grommet Tags from Spellbinders™ I designed a pretty Spring card to share with you.

I love the sentiments in the Country Charms Labels stamp set! For the sentiment I used Tuxedo Black ink and for the tag stamp I used Spring Pansy Ink. Then I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-322 Grommet Tags to cut/emboss the tag shape. I used S5-025 Labels Seventeen to create the fancy label shape for the background.

I created little tissue paper flowers for embellishments using S4-312 Blossom Three die template from Spellbinders™. I added a Purple Rhinestone to the center from Want2Scrap™ and edged the flowers with Diamond Stickles.

I added Swirls, Finesse Silver Rhinestones and 72 Count - Purple Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™ and some hand tinted seam binding for a bow.

I used one of the borders from Country Charms Borders stamp set along the top and bottom of the card with Spring Pansy Ink.

Here are the Designers links mentioned above.

Heidi Blankenship You are Here ;-)

Thanks for visiting today, if you like what you see, both the Country Charms Labels and Country Charms Borders are available now -- just click the links to see, and happy stamping!

Supplies
Stamps: Flourishes Country Charms Labels and Country Charms Borders
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Orchid Cascata Felt
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Versa Magic Spring Violet
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-322 Grommet Tags, S4-312 Blossom Three #1, S5-025 Labels Seventeen #4
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Swirls, Finesse - Silver Rhinestones, 72 Count - Purple Rhinestones; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Squares; Hand Tinted Seam Binding

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! I hope you enjoy the blog hop and have a Fantastic weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for May - Family Garden

Good morning! Today is the last day for the New May Monthly Releases from JustRite Stampers. CL-02145 Family Garden is the Newest Stamp Set Release and I think it's going to be one of my favorites!! The stamp set includes a really neat leafy vine, flowers, sentiments and frames for a total of 13 stamps in the set.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-02145 Family Garden. It a very simply and sweet card and I love the soft colors. I used S5-025 Labels Seventeen from Spellbinders to create a shape card. I used Distress Inks Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, Dusty Concord for stamping the leafy vine and flowers.

I used S4-312 Blossom Three die template to create the popped up flower and S4-322 Grommet Tags for the tag.

I edged the card, mat, tag and flower with glitter. Then I added 72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive from Want2Scrap for the center of the flowers.

Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02145 Family Garden
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Frosted Pink Prismatic
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Distressed Inks Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Shabby Shutters, Dusty Concord
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-025 Labels Seventeen, S4-312 Blossom Three, S4-322 Grommet Tags
Accessories: Want2Scrap 72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive; Joann's Diamond Glitter, 2-Way Glue Pen; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Please be sure to visit all of the JustRite DT Members listed below to see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration Blog

I hope you have a Wonderful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for May - You are the Best

Good morning! So what do you think about all of the New Releases from JustRite Stampers? Are you loving them? I know I am!! Today, I have another New Release to share with you CL-02135 You are the Best. The You are the Best stamp set is filled with ribbons, banners, and sentiments and includes 22 stamps! Some of the stamps in the set are also designed to match these Spellbinders die templates, S4-213 Blossom Three, S5-028 Nested Pennants and S4-029 Nested Lacey Pennants.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-02135 You are the Best stamp set from JustRite Stampers. I used the ribbon images from the stamp set along with S4-312 Blossom Three die template from Spellbinders to create a couple of flowers.

To start I stamped the images using Rich Cocoa ink on to Simply Smooth White Cardstock from DCS.

Then I added color to the images using Copic markers.

I lined up the images with the S4-312 Blossom Three die templates and taped them for perfect placement. Then I used the Grand Calibur to cut the flower images.

Next I added Antique Linen Distress Ink to the edges of the flowers and then shaped them.

I edges each of the flowers with Gold Pigment ink and Gold EP and heat set. Then I added Earth Flower Soft and Autumn Medley Glitter from Sparkle N Sprinkle to the center of the flowers.

To make the little flag I used two of the stamps from the Your are the Best stamp set and S5-028 Nested Pennants. For the leaves I used S4-321 Nested Leaves. I added Swirls, Finesse - Brown Rhinestone - 2 Pack - Self Adhesive and 72 Count - Pink Pearls - Self Adhesive from Want2Scrap.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02135 You are the Best
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Herbal Garden Medium Prismatic, Posh Milk Chocolate; Prima Madeline Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Inks Antique Linen, Peeled Paint; Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-312 Blossom Three; S5-028 Nested Pennants; S4-321 Nested Leaves
Accessories: Want2scrap Swirls, Finesse - Brown Rhinestone - 2 Pack - Self Adhesive, 72 Count - Pink Pearls - Self Adhesive; Joann's Gold EP; Flower Soft Earth; Sparkle N Sprinkle Autumn Medley; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.

Than you so much for stopping by today!! I hope you can take a little time to visit each of the Design Team Members listed below and see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration Blog

Have a Happy and Creative Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Monday, May 9, 2011

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for May - Just Because and Because I Care Stamp Sets

Good morning! Today I have a couple more New Releases from JustRite Stampers to share with you. JB-09807 Just Because is an original ribbed stamp set and includes 18 sentiments. The CL-02140 Because I Care stamp set includes 4 Frames, 11 Sentiments and 4 Accents. The CL-02140 Because I Care stamp set is also designed to match S5-030 Fancy Tags Two die templates from Spellbinders™.

Here is the card that I designed using both of the stamp sets.

I started by stamping the frame on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from DCS using Tuxedo Black Ink.

Next I stamped the sentiment using Broken China Distress Ink.

Next I taped the die template for perfect placement. The die template is from Spellbinders™ S5-030 Fancy Tags Two. I used the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the tag.

Next I lightly inked the outer edges of the tag with Antique Linen Distress Ink. Next I applied Nestabling™ Fancy Tags Two Turquoise Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™.

The Nestabling™ gives you a beautiful blinged out edged on your die templates.

I used Glimmer Mist to color the rose trim so it would perfectly match the card.

Here is a close up of the tag and corner pieces. I used another tag from the S5-030 Fancy Tags Two for layering and S5-042 Fleur de Lis Accents for the corner accents and border across the bottom.

Here is a close up of the border.

I also added Baby - Turquoise Rhinestones - 100 Count - 2.5mm from Want2Scrap on the corner accents and border.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09807 Just Because, CL-02140 Because I Care
Paper: Discount Cardstock Soot, Simply Smooth White; My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hazel
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Distress Ink Broken China, Antique Linen
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S5-030 Fancy Tags Two, S5-042 Fleur de Lis Accents, S3-146 Butterflies Two
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Fancy Tags Two Turquoise Rhinestones, Baby - Turquoise Rhinestones - 100 Count - 2.5mm ; Prima Rose Trim, Tattered Angels Caribbean Blue; Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry™; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Thank yo so much for stopping by today and don't forget to visit each of the design team member to see what they have been busy creating.

JustRite Inspiration Blog

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Hugs and smiles,
Heidi

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Simply Sunday - Blue Blossom

Good morning and Welcome to Simply Sunday! To find out all of the details about Simply Sunday please see my sidebar.

**If you are looking for the Want2Scrap Blog Hop and a chance to win some Fabulous prizes please click HERE for all the details.

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock; Blue Tissue Paper
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs, S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S5-049 Carnation Creations
Accessories: Crafty Secrets NEW Birds & Botanicals Images & Journal Notes; Want2Scrap™ Swirls, Finesse - White Pearls - 2 Pack, 72 Count Baby Blue Rhinestones, Baby-White Pearls-100 Count; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry; Seam Binding

Please take a little time to visit the blogs for Simply Sunday
Heidi Blankenship you are here ;-)
Karen Taylor
Terre Fry

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and all of the moms out there!!! I hope you all have a beautiful Day!!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Friday, May 6, 2011

Want2Scrap Nestabling™ First Blog Hop

Welcome to the Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Blog Hop. This is Want2Scraps™ first blog hop and we are hoping you will have fun, be inspired and maybe end up with some Want2Scrap™ Goodies! There is no better way of enjoying National Scrapbook Day!

We are offering a Grand Prize of:

Chipboard Album
Baby Bling
72 Count Rhinestone or Pearl Bling
Spellbinders Labels 11 Die Template
Labels 11 Nestabling™
$25 Gift Certificate to Want2Scrap™

There will also be some hidden prizes including:

Chipboard Album
Baby Bling
72 Count Rhinestone or Pearl Bling

Now all you have to do is leave a comment on the Want2Scrap™ blog and each of the design team members blogs...including our guest designer Julie Tucker- Wolek. You must comment on each blog to be eligible for a prize by Monday @ 4PM EST.

Heidi Blankenship
Elise Durenberger
Dana Gustafson
Mimi Leinbach
Terre Fry
Julie Tucker-Wolek

If you just happened onto my blog you should start at the Want2Scrap Blog--Click HERE and then you can come back here and visit me. ;-) Once you visit my blog please hop on over to see what Elise Durenberger has created to share with you! So sit back, grab a cup of Java and enjoy the Nestabling™ eye candy these talented ladies have to offer and remember to leave a comment on each blog. The prizes will be selected by random.org. They will be posted on May 11, 2011! Good Luck!

The card the I created to share with you has some of my favorite products from Want2Scrap™--Nestabling™, and Pearls!! For the Designer Paper I used Graphic 45 Once Upon A Springtime and all of the solid colored cardstock is from Discount Cardstock.

I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-229 Labels Five #6 from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the beautiful fairy and frog image from Graphic 45. Then I used Nestabling™ Labels Five White Pearls from Want2Scrap™ to create a fabulous decorative pearl edge. As you can see from the photo the fairy and frog are layered. I hand cut both and then popped them up with 3D Foam Squares.

I used S3-146 Butterflies Two to create a double layer butterfly and added Baby White Pearls - 100 Coount to the center for the body of the butterfly.

I used S5-034 Parisian Accents to create the beautiful order along the bottom.

For a final touch I added diamond stickles to the fairy wings, a seam binding bow and some trinket pins from Maya Road.

Supplies
Want2Scrap: Nestabling Labels Five White Pearls, Baby White Pearls - 100 Coount
Paper: Graphic 45 Once Upon A Springtime; Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Mountain Rose Metallic, Sky Matallic
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur S4-229 Labels Five #6, S3-146 Butterflies Two, S5-034 Parisian Accents
Accessories: Maya Road Trinket Pins; Seam Binding; Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Ranger Diamond Stickles

Thank you so much for stopping by today and don't forget to hop on over to see what Elise Durenberger has created to share with you!

Hugs & smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Releases for May - Sending You Sunshine

Good morning! Today I have another New Release called Sending You Sunshine from JustRite Stampers to share with you.

Instead of making a card I made a tag for Mother's Day. This would be a nice little tag to add to a gift.

I started by stamping the image on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from Discount Cardstock using Rich Cocoa Memento ink. Then I added color to the flowers using Copic markers.

Next I colored the leaves.

Then the background around the flowers.

The last part to be colored was the flower pot.

Here is a close up of the image and sentiment. To create all of the diecut pieces I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-290 Labels Fourteen #5, S4-114 Standard Circles Large #4, S4-293 Lacey Circles #4. On the labels diecut I added Nestabling™ Labels Fourteen Hot Pink and 72 Count-Light Green Rhinestones to the flowers. All of the Bling is from Want2Scrap™.

To create this beautiful little flower I used S5-049 Carnation Creation with hot pink tissue paper and I used Zip Dry™ from Beacon Adhesives™ to layer the flower. Then I scrunched it up a little and added a green rhinestone to the center.